AwardedAwarded 22 December 2025
Contract for the provision of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)
Gateshead Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Gateshead Borough Council awarded care and healthcare work to Axis Recruitment Limited on 22 December 2025.
The notice gives a value of £400,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 February 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Special Educational Needs and Disability Information and Advice Support Service (SENDIASS), is a statutory service, covered under legislation in the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice; 0 to 25 years. The service will deliver free, impartial, confidential, and accurate information, advice, and support concerning education, health, and social care. It will assist children, young people, and their families (CYPF) in understanding and navigating the processes associated with special educational needs and disabilities.
The Borough Council of Gateshead (the Council) is acting as lead commissioner for this Service which is being commissioned jointly with the NHS Northeast and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB)
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Axis Recruitment Limited (SME) 4 bids received | £400,000 | Awarded 9 December 2025 1 February 2026 to 1 February 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 063430-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 081225-2025
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 085230-2025
About the buyer
Gateshead Borough CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
81Awards
64Suppliers it has used most for care
- Akari Care Limited1 contract
- Anchor Hanover Group1 contract
- Axis Recruitment Limited1 contract
- Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited1 contract
- Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd1 contract
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From notice 063430-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 8 October 2025, last updated 22 December 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.